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FD62 GXR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,567 mi
Last recorded143,567 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 GXR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 143,567 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays attached

Pass 21 Dec 2024 135,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tested in wet conditions

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 122,228 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 122,228 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 104,650 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 104,650 miles

Headlamp aim too high both aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 100,014 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 93,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 88,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front jack point missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r is 2mm limit is 1.6o/s/r is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 74,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside track rod inner socket minor play

Pass 5 Dec 2017 58,264 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 41,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 30,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres,inner/outer edges, on limits, r/h/r close to limits.

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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FD62 GXR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD62 GXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD62 GXR registered?

FD62 GXR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is FD62 GXR safe to buy?

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